Dancer Pose Mermaid Variation also known as Natarajasana Mermaid Variation
Benefits Of The Natarajasana
These are some amazing benefits of Natarajasana pose.
1. Practicing this asana gives strength to your chest, ankles, hips, and legs.
2. This asana increases your metabolism and helps in weight loss.
3. It gives your groin, abdominal organs, and thighs a good stretch.
4. Your posture is improved, and balance is increased.
5. It helps better your digestion.
6. You tend to focus more and are also relieved of stress. This asana calms your mind.
7. Your body becomes flexible.
8. Your hip flexors are opened up.
Precautions And Contraindications
These are some points of caution you must keep in mind before you do this asana.
1. Avoid this asana at all costs if you have low blood pressure.
2. You could ask your instructor to help you gain balance when you begin practicing this asana. It is best that you consult a doctor before you do this asana.
The Science Behind The Natarajasana
This asana is a beautiful combination of structure and movement, and it symbolizes the dance of the graceful Nataraja. It helps to make you strong, and opens up your mind and body, giving them so much grace and power. It is a deep backbend. As you bend and your body balances on one leg, you are constantly challenged. When you overcome the challenge, you attain a sense of peace and calm. This asana opens up the heart. It asks of us to be stable but at ease, dedicated, yet non-attached, engaged, yet at peace. When we are open to and accept both movement and structure, this asana helps draw a clear communication between our being and the teacher in the heart.